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Now is the time to get you a juicy watermelon!

July 07, 2022 10:13 AM • 
James Ferguson

Summer cookouts are often characterized by hamburgers and hotdogs, but what about the fresh fruit that is sure to become the star of the show. LSU AgCenter’s Craig Gautreaux says that now is a good time to buy watermelon!

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